How to Access Free eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies & More

Did you know that the Library has FREE downloadable digital media and streaming services you can access – using just your library card? Learn how to use our popular services Libby, hoopla and Kanopy, and which services to access for free eBooks, audiobooks, music, TV an......More

Did you know that the Library has FREE downloadable digital media and streaming services you can access – using just your library card? Learn how to use our popular services Libby, hoopla and Kanopy, and which services to access for free eBooks, audiobooks, music, TV and film. Discover how to load up your devices – just in time for summer travel! We’ll also touch on a few brand new services. Two new media services are Medici TV, which has video streaming classical music, opera, dance, and jazz, plus documentaries and master classes, and The Shelf, which offers Spanish-language multimedia entertainment. Mango Languages is an online language learning site with 70 world languages plus American Sign Language, enabling you to learn a new language with confidence.  Space is limited, please register below.

Afternoon Film Series: "American Fiction"

Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of the Academy Award-nominated film American Fiction. The film tells of a frustrated novelist-professor who writes an outlandish satire of stereotypical “Black” books, only for it to be mistaken for serious literature a......More

Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of the Academy Award-nominated film American Fiction. The film tells of a frustrated novelist-professor who writes an outlandish satire of stereotypical “Black” books, only for it to be mistaken for serious literature and published to high sales and critical praise. Space is limited, please register below.

(Virtual) Cutting the Cord

Via Zoom. Tired of a cable bill that just keeps increasing? Break free from the high cost of TV and find out about the latest cost-saving alternatives to cable and satellite television. Register for your Zoom link HERE.

The Facts on Climate Change

Robert Whittaker of the Climate Education Project will present an educational discussion of the science and essential facts we need to know to understand the current global warming and climate change.Topics include:— The role humans play compared to nature— The current ......More

Robert Whittaker of the Climate Education Project will present an educational discussion of the science and essential facts we need to know to understand the current global warming and climate change.Topics include:— The role humans play compared to nature— The current and future consequences and their projected timeline— Viable clean energy alternatives— Actions individuals can take to mitigate the damage and help protect future generations, our children and grandchildren— The impact of plastics on global warming and human health around the globe This program is sponsored by the Lewisboro Sustainability Committee. Space is limited, please register below.

Afternoon Writers Group

Calling All Writers! Are you interested in meeting with fellow writers on a regular basis to discuss your work and share feedback with others? The Afternoon Writers Group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 2 to 4 pm. Registration is currently fu......More

Calling All Writers! Are you interested in meeting with fellow writers on a regular basis to discuss your work and share feedback with others? The Afternoon Writers Group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month, from 2 to 4 pm. Registration is currently full if you are interested in joining the wait list, please email the Library at [email protected].

Evening Mahjong: Mixed Level

Are you a mahjong player? This is a group of mixed level players that meets weekly Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm. This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room. Interested players should send an email to [email protected]......More

Are you a mahjong player? This is a group of mixed level players that meets weekly Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm. This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room. Interested players should send an email to [email protected], with your name and level of experience.

Mahjong for Beginners

Have you always wanted to learn Mahjong? This 4-week session will give you the basic skills to start playing. This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room. Space is limited. Interested players should register below for the 4-we......More

Have you always wanted to learn Mahjong? This 4-week session will give you the basic skills to start playing. This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room. Space is limited. Interested players should register below for the 4-week session. You will need to have your own set of 2024 Mahjong cards, which can be ordered via the National Mahjong League or on Amazon. 

Stitch Together

This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat meets in the conference room during the winter, and outside on the Library patio when weather permits. Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. Bring a project, and a ......More

This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat meets in the conference room during the winter, and outside on the Library patio when weather permits. Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. Bring a project, and a chair when outside! If interested in being on the contact list, email [email protected]

Afternoon Film Series : "One Life"

Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of the 2023 movie One Life. Told in flashback by star Anthony Hopkins, the film recounts the true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued over 6......More

Our afternoon film series continues with a showing of the 2023 movie One Life. Told in flashback by star Anthony Hopkins, the film recounts the true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued over 600 children from Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia. Space is limited, please register below.

Allergic Reaction/Anaphylaxis Workshop

Knowing the difference between an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis can help you save a life. Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, in partnership with the Lewisboro Library, presents this workshop on severe allergic reactions vs anaphylaxis, and how to recognize and tre......More

Knowing the difference between an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis can help you save a life. Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, in partnership with the Lewisboro Library, presents this workshop on severe allergic reactions vs anaphylaxis, and how to recognize and treat before professional help arrives. Anaphylaxis is an acute onset life-threatening medical emergency – recognizing it and acting are important to prevent serious shock and even death.  Learn the difference between a local allergic reaction and systemic anaphylactic shock. You will learn: – the signs and symptoms of a non-life-threatening allergic reaction – the signs and symptoms of anaphylactic shock – the different ways that anaphylactic shock can manifest, and the risk factors that make somebody more likely to experience anaphylaxis. – how to identify triggers causing severe allergic reactions or anaphylaxis, and what can be done to desensitize the body to these triggers – when to call 911 and administer epinephrine autoinjector (EpiPen) if you have one on hand – how to use different epinephrine autoinjectors with hands-on trainer devices. Space is limited, please register below.

Library Board Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Lewisboro Library Board of Trustees meets in person at the Library. Meetings are open to the public.

Evening Mahjong: Mixed Level

Are you a mahjong player? This is a group of mixed level players that meets weekly Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm. This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room. Interested players should send an email to [email protected]......More

Are you a mahjong player? This is a group of mixed level players that meets weekly Thursday evenings at 6:00 pm. This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room. Interested players should send an email to [email protected], with your name and level of experience.

Adult Scrabble

Are you a scrabble player? The Library has a Scrabble club for those who want to meet at the Library and play. The group meets on the second and fourth Thursday evenings of each month at 6:30 pm. This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players each ......More

Are you a scrabble player? The Library has a Scrabble club for those who want to meet at the Library and play. The group meets on the second and fourth Thursday evenings of each month at 6:30 pm. This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players each week to set up the room. If you are interested in joining the group, please send an email to [email protected].

(Virtual) LGBTQ+ History: Eleanor Roosevelt and Val-Kill

Via Zoom.During Eleanor Roosevelt’s lifetime, most LGBTQ+ people lived their lives quietly or in secret, and history has often obscured details about sexuality and gender expression in its accounts of famous LGBTQ+ lives. But at Eleanor’s home at Val-Kill, she surrounde......More

Via Zoom.During Eleanor Roosevelt’s lifetime, most LGBTQ+ people lived their lives quietly or in secret, and history has often obscured details about sexuality and gender expression in its accounts of famous LGBTQ+ lives. But at Eleanor’s home at Val-Kill, she surrounded herself with influential women that today we recognize as lesbian. These women, including Nancy Cook, Marion Dickerman, Esther Lape, Elizabeth Read, and Lorena Hickok, played an important role not only in Eleanor’s personal life, but in her political development and activism.Join us for a ranger talk from Eleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site at her home, Val-Kill, to learn more about Eleanor and the women who helped shape her career.Please register for the Zoom link HERE.

Mahjong for Beginners

Have you always wanted to learn Mahjong? This 4-week session will give you the basic skills to start playing. This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room. Space is limited. Registration was taken prior to June 7. Please contac......More

Have you always wanted to learn Mahjong? This 4-week session will give you the basic skills to start playing. This is NOT a drop-in program. We need to know the number of players to set up the room. Space is limited. Registration was taken prior to June 7. Please contact the Library if you would like to be on the wait list. You will need to have your own set of 2024 Mahjong cards, which can be ordered via the National Mahjong League or on Amazon.

Stitch Together

This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat meets in the conference room during the winter, and outside on the Library patio when weather permits. Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. Bring a project, and a ......More

This casual, weekly gathering of those who knit/crochet and chat meets in the conference room during the winter, and outside on the Library patio when weather permits. Catch up on people’s craft projects and what is going on in Town – and beyond. Bring a project, and a chair when outside! If interested in being on the contact list, email [email protected]

Hard Headed Comedy Showcase

Looking for a unique Father’s Day gift – or a hilarious date night? How about a NYC comedy club experience – right here in Lewisboro? That’s right, it’s the return of the “Hard Headed Comedy Showcase.” This event features four stand-up comics – who regularly perform on ......More

Looking for a unique Father’s Day gift – or a hilarious date night? How about a NYC comedy club experience – right here in Lewisboro? That’s right, it’s the return of the “Hard Headed Comedy Showcase.” This event features four stand-up comics – who regularly perform on TV, at festivals and comedy clubs – now performing on the stage of the Library! Appearing that Night: Linette Palladino – https://www.linettepalladino.com Linette has performed at clubs and festivals all over the United States, and internationally. She has opened for some of America’s best comics including Dave Attell, and Carole Montgomery. She was one of five nationwide finalists in the HBO Latino Stand-up Competition, and recently earned the top block as Jersey’s Funniest Female. Offstage, Linette is a mom, wife, and currently serves as a Major in the US Army. Erik Angel – https://www.erikangelcomedy.com/An Israeli-Jewish-American, Angel’s comedy deals with being a recent immigrant, fortyish, a newlywed, that he’s Jewish, and speaks English-Falafel 24/7. He performs in venues all over the US, Europe, Israel and Tokyo, and has opened for major headliners including Maz Jobrani and Zarna Garg, and has participated in comedy festivals. He’s been seen on CBS news and has more than 2M views on his Tik-Tok page. Lana Siebel – http://www.lanasiebel.com/home.htmlLana Siebel is a New York City based comedian who has been headlining shows across the United States, recently at The Comic Strip (NYC), The Tropicana in Atlantic City (NJ), Governor’s Comedy Club (NY). She was very recently featured on the site Comics that Kill along with Kevin Hart, Sebastian Maniscalco, Jim Gaffigan and other great comedians. Luz Michelle – https://luzmichelleinc.com/ Luz has channeled her unique life experiences and background into a successful comedy career, gracing stages such as Caroline’s, Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, The Laugh Riot Grrrl Comedy Festival, GMA and more, with her malapropisms and unique style. As Founder of Hard Headed Comedy™, a comedy entertainment company, Luz produces live and streamed showcases featuring a diverse mix of established and up-and-coming comedic talent. We are so grateful to Luz, for organizing this fundraiser again for her hometown Library! Don’t miss out – the comedy shows sell out quickly every year! Reserved seating is $40 per person, which includes wine, beer, beverages courtesy of Lewisboro Celebrates Pride and light bites courtesy of The Horse and Hound and Lily’s Deli & Market. Reserve your seats HERE. Doors open at 7 pm. After the show, audience members are invited to join the comics at The Horse and Hound, which is sponsoring an after-party with a hot food buffet.

Afternoon BONUS Film: "Our Town"

We have a bonus film this month! People have expressed interest in seeing a production of Our Town, which is the summer stock play that features heavily in Ann Patchett’s popular latest novel Tom Lake. This version of Our Town is a recording of the highly acclaimed 1988......More

We have a bonus film this month! People have expressed interest in seeing a production of Our Town, which is the summer stock play that features heavily in Ann Patchett’s popular latest novel Tom Lake. This version of Our Town is a recording of the highly acclaimed 1988 Broadway play, based on the novel by Thornton Wilder. Space is limited, please register below.